Lead Full Stack Developer in Milton Keynes

Lead Full Stack Developer in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and development of secure, user-friendly digital services.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking team focused on digital transformation in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with potential for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on public-facing services while leading a talented team.
  • Qualifications: Strong Java skills and experience with microservices and modern web technologies.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

Location: UK-based Remote

Clearance Level: BPSS / SC Clearance (or eligibility to undergo)

Contract: Inside IR35, 12 month programme. £490 per day

We are seeking a skilled Lead Full Stack Java Developer to join our digital transformation team. You will play a lead role in designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and user-centric digital services in line with the Government Digital Service (GDS) service standard. You will oversee a team of developers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain robust back-end microservices and responsive front-end user interfaces.
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary agile team to deliver reliable, public-facing digital services.
  • Ensure application security, performance, and adherence to clean code standards.
  • Integrate systems using event-driven architectures and modern API gateways.

Technical Requirements:

  • Back-End Development, CI/CD and API gateways: Java (11): Strong core experience, including Spring Boot and Maven.
  • Microservices: Practical experience designing and deploying microservices.
  • Event-Driven Architecture: Messaging and streaming tools including ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or Apache Kafka.
  • API Management: Experience routing and securing APIs using API Gateway - Kong.
  • Front-End Development: High proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • JavaScript Frameworks: Strong experience with Node.js and ReactJS.
  • Template Engines: UI development using Nunjucks or Freemarker.
  • Cloud and DevOps: Hands-on experience with AWS hosting and services.
  • CI Tooling and Quality: Continuous integration and code quality management using Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and SonarQube.

You will be eligible for full BPSS and SC clearance and have a background in Central Government full stack development including working with GDS.

Lead Full Stack Developer in Milton Keynes employer: TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

At Talent International UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will not only contribute to impactful digital transformation projects but also benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and the flexibility of remote work. Join us in shaping user-centric digital services while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and growth.

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD

Contact Details:

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Full Stack Developer in Milton Keynes

Java (11)
Spring Boot
Maven
Microservices
Event-Driven Architecture
ActiveMQ
RabbitMQ